Animal Control & Code Compliance
If you need immediate assistance from animal services
the quickest and easiest way is to call the non-emergency dispatch number.
831-755-5111 or submit an online request https://spark.backingfire.com/montereyca.
Your request will be routed directly to our staff here in Soledad.
Responsibilities
- Enforce animal ordinances in the City of Soledad
- Pick up strays and injured animals
- Enforce state and local quarantines regarding animal bites
- Investigate any reports of animal cruelty or mistreatment
- Educate and inform the public about city laws regarding the licensing, care, and control of animals
Lost & Found
The Police Department has a list of lost and found pets. Anyone losing or finding a pet should contact Soledad Police Department at (831) 223-5120 with the description of the pet (including breed, color, sex, size, collar, tags, eye color, identifying marks, etc.), your name, address, and phone number. We will reunite owners with their pets whenever possible. Please license and chip your pet to give it a better chance to make it back home again if it gets lost.
Any dogs or cats picked up by our Animal Control Officer will be dropped off at the SPCA for Monterey County, 1002 Highway 68, Monterey, CA 93942. You may contact them at (831) 422-4721.
Dog Licensing
The City of Soledad requires dogs living within the city limits to be licensed with the Soledad Police Department. To get a license, your pet must have a current rabies vaccine.
Animal Bites
State law requires that all animal bites be reported to animal control. If you are bitten by an animal or your animal bites someone, please notify the Soledad Police Department. A Police Officer or the Animal Control Officer will take a bite report.
To report an animal bite, please contact: Soledad Police Department non-emergency number (831) 755-5111 or online https://spark.backingfire.com/montereyca.
City of Soledad Municipal Code for Animals
Use the link below to take you to the City of Soledad Municipal Code to view Chapter 6 of the Municipal Codes for Animals.
A new provision in our Municipal Code has been adopted relating to Dog Breeding and all residents are encouraged to read and understand the new changes. The application for running a dog breeding business is linked below and can be turned in at the Police Department.
